Profoto Softlight Reflector (Beauty Dish) White, 65º (100608)

Photographers often refer to the Softlight Reflector White as the “Beauty Dish.” The reason for this nickname is simple: it offers the perfect combination of even light, crisp definition and contrast.

The Softlight Reflector White, gives a soft yet directional light that is often used to provide character lighting in portrait and beauty photography. But the reflector is superb for a wide variety of uses, ranging all the way from product photography to interior shoots. It is also an interesting alternative to the more widely used softboxes.

Detailed description

The White Softlight Reflector gives a soft, yet directional light. Meant to provide character lighting in portrait & beauty photography, the Softlight is superb for a wide variety of uses from product photography to architectural or environmental studies. It also makes a distinctive alternative to the widely used softboxes.

Light spread: 65° at position 4

Output at 2 m with 2,400 Ws @ ISO 100: f/32.4 at zoom position 4

Designed to withstand years of professional use

Can be equipped with an optional grid, glass deflector and a front diffuser

General Specifications

f-stop in 2m at 2400Ws @ settings: 45

Light Spread: 65 degrees

Heads: All Profoto heads, including ProTungsten Air and ProDaylight Air

Specifications

Beam angle:

65 degrees

Diameter:

52.5 cm (20.47")

Depth:

19 cm (7.48")

Colour:

White

Weight:

1.25 kg

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